2024-2025 Substitute Support Staff - AASC

Job Title:             Substitute Support Staff

Organization:             Athlos Academy of St. Cloud 
Location:                   3701 33rd St S, Saint Cloud, MN 56301 
Reports To:                Assistant Principal  
Hiring Status:            At-Will 
FLSA Status:             Non-Exempt
Schedule:                  On-Call Monday – Friday 6:45 am – 3:15 pm
Reporting Days:       On-Call
Compensation:         Hourly
Evaluation Rubric:    N/A
Starting Pay:             $18 / hour

Minimum Qualifications Required: 
     Education:     Associate's degree  
     Certification: Paraprofessional Certificate
     Experience:   Education experience preferred 
     Background: Clear background check  
     Language:     Strong verbal and writing skills in English, Somali or Spanish fluency preferred 

Our Mission 

The mission of Athlos Academy of St. Cloud is to provide high quality educational opportunities for the whole child built on the three foundational pillars of Prepared Mind, Healthy Body, and Performance Character.

Job Duties 

Classroom Instruction

• Collaborate with supervising teacher to provide instructional support to students. 
• Differentiate assistance based on individual needs, learning style, and abilities.  
• Support student behavior protocols in the classroom and during transitions.

Classroom and School Culture 

• Communicates a deep belief that all students can learn, and belong, in the classroom.  
• Consistently implements school-wide management policies.  
• Creates a positive learning environment by developing classroom rules, systems, and procedures. 
• Holds high expectations for student behavior at all times.  
• Develops positive relationships with students, families, teachers, staff, and community members.  
• Creates a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all students, families, teachers, staff, and community members.  

Communication 

• Communicates professionally with parent/guardians and the community.  
• Communicates student progress with parent/guardians regularly.  
• Communicates regularly with school leadership and other faculty to maximize effective instructional activities.  

Professionalism 

• Models the Athlos culture.  
• Implements school policies.  
• Tracks student attendance, behavioral issues, and classroom events.  
• Participates in regular school-wide and individual professional development including professional learning communities.  
• Pursues ambitious professional development goals and student learning targets.  
• Actively participates in critical school events, including staff meetings, open houses, parent teacher conferences and more.  
• Gives and receives positive and constructive feedback from colleagues.  
• Honors schedules and deadlines.  

Other duties as assigned.  

Knowledge and Skills 

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Classroom and video platforms such as: Zoom or Teams.   
• Strong facilitation skills with the ability to engage the entire classroom. 
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment. 
• Experience working in diverse communities and a deep appreciation for diverse perspectives. 
• Demonstrated integrity and high standards in managing information in a confidential and professional manner. 

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Must be able to spend much of the day standing or mobile throughout the classroom. 
• Talk, hear, grasp, reach and lift up to 30lbs. 
• Must be able to see in close range and far range. 
• Ability to concentrate in active and noisy environments such as cafeterias and playgrounds. 
• Must be able to have repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement to work on computer and/or related office equipment. 
• Ability to handle potentially high stress conditions.